Acclaimed Troy wildlife photographer Don Jones took this photo of a long-tailed duck in the spillway of the Libby Dam Dec. 20, 2025. The species is seldom seen in Montana. It was first seen by Gene and Nora Reckin during the National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count Dec. 19, 2025. (Photo courtesy Don Jones)
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Rare bird sighting a feather in the cap for Libby couple
One hundred years after Libby first began participating, the 2025 rendition of the Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count became notable for more than just an anniversary.